Things I have learned since getting chickens...

[chickensioux]

These are all great and true!!! I love Laree's "don't chew gum while cleaning the coop" so true.

I guess I've learned not to wear stud earrings while holding chickens.

FOR SALE: Several single stud earrings. NICE! Must see......

 

[faykokoWV]

I've learned that its amazing how many people own chickens as pets and even more amazing, some let them in the house on a regular basis

I've learned that some people had terrible biology teachers, made obvious when they ask how I got eggs without a rooster

don't squat with eggs in your pant pockets

I originally thought it very cute when my hen squatted for me, until I realized it meant "hop on big boy" I'm a woman not a rooster

already mentioned, but they will try to eat your toes if you suddenly start wearing red nail polish

how relaxing it can be just to sit and watch them

had to add: a bath tub can make a pretty good brooder

 

[Country Heart]

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Been there and learned that lesson.


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The shower worked really well for my little ones.

 

[momreda]

I have learned :

That it is ok to be the crazy chicken lady.

My chickens are more grateful for food than my kids.

My chickens like my cooking, my kids do not.

Chickens can make your family closer

 

[Guinea Goonie]

Forgot about "chicken TV"

I love watching my momma hen and her babies. I also love watching the Guineas. Very interesting.

 

[Hen_House_Rocks!]

When a chicken is looking sideways at the freckles on your nose, it means you are too close and you need to distance yourself quickly before they decide to taste them! Ouch!!

 

[chixie]

Ok ... i did it... I forgot an egg in my pocket and sat down to pet my silkies and sat on the egg...I never thought I would do that

 

[JimWWhite]

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Don't feed them Potato peels. I've read that they contain compounds that can be poisonous to chickens. I do feed mine lettuce almost every day and fresh corn when I can get it. After I cut the grass I'll let them out and they go crazy. They love the clumps of cuttings the mower leaves behind sometimes when it hits a high patch of grass. Right now my fall garden is providing all I need for us and the gals. They're happy chickens and I'm getting 18-19 big old brown ones from 19 Gold Comets almost every day.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

The finger wearing the gold wedding band will get pecked - a lot.

Keep a shoe brush at work for just-in-case.

Chickens are very habitual creatures. Once you realize that many things will become easier.

Chickens can be herded. IF you are smarter than a chicken.

You can fence the chickens out or the garden in.

A mulched bed is irresistible.

Styrofoam is the true chicken junk food.

Turkeys can be taught to go in to roost at night. If you believe that playing tag every single night is part of their going to roost routine.

.....Alan.

 

[Uzuri]

A.T. Hagan :

IF you are smarter than a chicken.

Sometimes that's a big "if"